Birthday card ideas

Posted by Veronica Armstrong on October 16, 2015

There are two kinds of people: people who love picking out birthday cards and people who don't. This post is for both groups. The average household purchases thirty individual greeting cards per year according to the Greeting Card Association. That's a lot of cards! No wonder people become overwhelmed when looking for birthday card ideas. Don't sweat it. We can help.

Plan ahead

You know lots of people. You know them because they were born. They are going to have a birthday. Every year. Super obvious, right? It might sound ridiculous but for some reason I always find myself frantically searching for just the right card at the last minute. Why do I torture myself? The chances are that I am not alone.

Why not plan in advance and have cards on hand for the most special people in your life? Start small so you aren't overwhelmed. Check out the following birthday card ideas to help you get ahead of the busy birthday season.

Make a list of five people whose birthdays you do not want to miss Purchase the cards in one fell swoop

Organize the cards by order of birthday

Address and stamp them

Keep them in a dedicated location, so you remember where they are when you need them

Set phone reminders for one week prior to each birthday

Put a card in the mail and repeat

Voila. No more last minute Larry. Your friends and family will be delighted when they see how much thought and effort you put into selecting and gifting the perfect card. Your days of handing over a hastily purchased ill-fitting greeting card are over. No one thinks those oddball cards with the half dressed people on them are funny. Well, maybe someone out there does but we are pretty sure it isn't your mom.